OKI B6500N User guide

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B6500 Network Guide

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March, 2007

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Table of Contents

Copyright Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Document Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Prequisite Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Supported Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Printer Setup Using a Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Printing from a Windows Computer. . . . . . . . . . . .11

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Installation of TCP/IP Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Configuring as a Network Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Creating a Shared Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

OKI LPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Printing from UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

For Printing from UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Job Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

-C Option (LPR Command) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Printing from a Macintosh Computer . . . . . . . . . . .37

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Target Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Set Up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

SNMP Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Network Utility Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Precautions and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

On Using TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Using TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Using EtherTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Setting IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Appendix A: Setting IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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Preface

Thank you for choosing this printer.

This Network Guide provides all the necessary information about installing

and operating this printer on the network.

Please read this guide in detail to ensure full and efficient use of this

product on a network and keep it handy for a quick reference should you

encounter any difficulties when using the machine.

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Using this Guide

Prequisite Knowledge

Read this guide in detail before using this printer. If you are not familiar

with the machine to which the printer is to be connected or the basic

operations or concepts of the software, read the relevant manuals first.

Machines and software to which the printer is to be connected refer to

personal computers, workstations, networks, and the respective operating

systems and applications on which these machines run.

Organization

The following is a summary of each chapter.

Overview

This chapter contains information on using the printer as a network

printer.

Configuration

This section details configuring the printer's network interface and should

be done prior to configuring your computer.

Printing from a Windows Computer

This chapter explains the installation procedure for printing from a

Windows NT 4.0/ Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003

computer through LPD or Port9100. This chapter also explains the

installation procedure for printing from another Windows computer by

creating a shared printer on a Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/Windows

XP/ Windows Server 2003 computer.

Printing From UNIX

This chapter explains the procedure for printing from a UNIX computer.

Printing From a Macintosh Computer

This chapter explains the procedure for printing from a Macintosh

computer.

Network Utility Software

This chapter explains how to use the Network Utility Software.

Precautions and Limitations

This chapter explains the operational precautions and limitations under

each network environment.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter explains how to solve problems under each network

environment.

Appendix

This chapter explains how to manually set the printer's IP address.

Conventions

1. In this guide, "computer" refers to both the personal computer and

workstation.

2. The following icons are used in this guide:

Important Indicates important information which you should

read.

Note Indicates additional information on operations or

features.

Refer to Indicates reference sources.

3. The following conventions are used in this guide:

Refer to "xxx" The cross-reference is within this guide.

Refer to YYY The cross-reference is not within this guide.

[ ] Indicates items displayed on the computer and

the printer control panel. Also indicates the title

of printed reports/lists from the printer.

< > Indicates items such as hard buttons and

indicators on the keyboard and printer.

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Overview

Supported Environment

This printer can be connected to a network through the Ethernet interface.

The printer supports multiple protocols. As a result, one printer can be

shared even from different network environments.

Supported OS and Environment

*1: When using Windows 95/98/Me, use OKI LPR.

*2: UNIX Filter are required to print PostScript data. UNIX Filter is

compatible with the OSs in Solaris, HPUX and Linux (Redhat, SuSE).

*3: Supports Mac OS 9.0 or later.

*4: Supports only Mac OS X.

Important

The EtherTalk port setting in this printer is disabled by default. To

use this port, enable the setting on the control panel.

Connection Network

Port LPD Port 9100 EtherTalk

Protocol TCP/IP TCP/IP Apple Talk

OS Windows 95 x *1 x *1

Windows 98 x *1 x *1

Windows Me x *1 x *1

Windows NT 4.0 x

Windows 2000 x x

Windows XP x x

Windows Server

2003

x x

UNIX x *2

Macintosh x *4 x *3

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Configuration

Introduction

The B6500 is a fast 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T network capable printer.

It supports major protocols such as TCP/IP and Ethertalk. This section

details configuring the printer's network interface and should be done prior

to configuring your computer.

Initial IP Address

The factory configuration is for the printer to obtain an IP address

automatically from your networks' DHCP server.

Use the printers' console to determine the printers' address.

1. Press the <MENU> button on the control panel.

2. Press the <

▼> button until the text "Network Menu" is shown on

the first line of the display.

3. Press the <䊳> button to enter the Network menu.

4. Press the <

▲> or <▼> buttons to move through the submenus

until the text "IP Address" is shown on the first line of the display.

5. Note the IP address shown on the second line of the display.

If your network does not have a DHCP server, the IP address will have to

be set manually.

Use the printers' console to manual set the printers' address.

1. Press the <MENU> button on the control panel.

2. Press the <

▼> button until the text "Network Menu" is shown on

the first line of the display.

3. Press the <䊳> button to enter the Network menu.

4. Press the <

▲> or <▼> buttons to move through the submenus

until the text "IP Address Set" is shown on the first line of the

display.

5. Press the <䊳> button to enter the submenu

6. Press the <

▲> or <▼> buttons to toggle between Automatic and

Manual, select manual. Press <SELECT> to save the selection

7. Press the <

▲> or <▼> buttons to move through the submenus

until the text "IP Address" is shown on the first line of the display.

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8. Press the <䊳> button to enter the submenu

9. The first set of numbers blinks. Press the <

▲> or <▼> buttons to

scroll to the desired number. Press the <䊳> button to save the

current set of numbers and move to the next set. Repeat the

procedure for each set of numbers. When the last set of numbers

is set, press <SELECT> to save the IP address.

10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 to set the Subnet Mask.

11. Repeat steps 7 through 9 to set the Gateway Address.

Printer Setup Using a Browser

If the printer is connected to the network using TCP/IP, its settings can be

configured using a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or FireFox.

Refer to the relevant manuals for details on how to launch and use the

browser.

Set the browsers address to the IP address found in the prior section.

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The network addresses used in this manual are shown as examples only.

Use the address found in the prior section.

To apply configuration changes using a Web browser, select the

Administrator Login. You will be prompted for a username and password.

The username is [root] and the default password is the last six digits of the

Ethernet MAC address. The MAC address can be found on the Network

Summary page. Note that the password is case sensitive and letters

should be entered in upper case.

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The following explanation uses Windows XP and Internet Explore version

6.0 as an example to manually set the printers IP address.

1. Launch the Web browser

2. Select Administrator Login, enter the username and password.

3. Select the Network group.

4. Select the TCP/IP subgroup.

5. Select "Set IP Manually"

6. Configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway for the

printers' network interface. Once the new address is submitted to

the printer, the new address will have to be entered into the

browsers' address.

Most of the printers' configuration can be done through the browser

including setting the administrator password.

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Printing from a Windows Computer

Overview

This chapter provides guidelines on how to print over the network from

various Microsoft Windows platforms. There are numerous ways of printing

from Windows and the exact set-up will vary depending upon your

environment. There are also numerous versions of Windows, which can be

configured as either a client, server or both.

Although there are many variants of Windows, the principles of network

printing are the same. Microsoft provides on-line help with all of their

operating systems and this is a good reference point for the exact details

of each configuration option within Windows.

The network printer supports TCP/IP protocol that can be used in

conjunction with the Windows operating system.

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Once the printer registered on the Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/

Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 computer is shared, you can also print

from Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me computers through this

printer.

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Installation of TCP/IP Protocol

There are a number of options available when printing using TCP/IP for

Windows. The following table lists the options:

1

These functions are built into Windows and are displayed as options

when using the Add Printer Wizard.

Although there are some differences in configuration options between the

various Windows platforms, the procedure for printing using TCP/IP is the

same.

1. Ensure that the TCP/IP protocol has been installed in Windows. This

can be confirmed by checking the network settings from within the

Control Panel. If TCP/IP has not been installed refer to the section

below Installation of TCP/IP protocol.

2. If not already configured, a suitable IP address, Subnet Mask and

Gateway address should be configured. Please refer to the on-line

help if necessary. It is vital that the IP address entered is unique

and valid. Entering an incorrect IP address may cause severe

network problems. Please check the address with the network

administrator.

3. If your network environment uses domain names, DNS should be

enabled and configured on your system. However, this step is not

essential to enable network printing.

4. Restart the operating system.

Windows Version Method

Win 95/98/Me OKI LPR Utility

NT 4.0 OKI LPR Utility

Microsoft LPR

1

Windows 2000/ Windows XP OKI LPR Utility

Microsoft LPR

1

Port 9100

1

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Windows 95/98/ME

1. Click the [Start] button, select [Settings] and then click [Control

Panel].

2. In the [Control Panel] double-click on the [Network] icon.

3. In the [Network] dialogue box click [Configuration Panel].

4. If the [Client for Microsoft Networks] is not listed, click [Add].

5. In the [Select Network Component Type] dialogue box, select

[Protocol] then click [Add].

6. In the [Select Network Protocol] dialogue box, select [Microsoft]

from the list of manufacturers, then select [TCP/IP] from the list of

network protocols, then click [OK].

7. The Windows installation CD-ROM may be required. Follow the

remaining dialogue box prompts.

Windows NT 4.0

1. Click [Start], select [Settings] and then click [Control Panel].

2. Double-click the [Network] icon.

3. In the Network dialogue box, click the [Protocols] tab.

4. If the [TCP/IP Protocol] is not listed, click [Add].

5. In the [Select Network Protocol] dialogue box, select [TCP/IP

Protocol] and click [OK].

6. The Windows NT installation CD-ROM may be required. Follow the

remaining dialogue box prompts.

Windows 2000

1. Click the [Start] button, select [Settings] and then click [Network

and Dial-up Connections].

2. Double-click the [Local Area Connection] icon. In the [Local Area

Connection Status] dialogue box, click [Properties].

3. In the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialogue box, click

[Install].

4. In the [Select Network Component Type] dialogue box, select

[Protocol] and click [Add].

5. In the [Select Network Protocol] dialogue box, select [TCP/IP

Protocol] and click [OK].

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6. Click [Close] button in the [Local Area Connection Properties]

dialogue box.

7. Click [Close] in the [Local Area Connection Status] dialogue box.

Windows XP

1. Click the [Start] button and select [Control Panel].

2. Select [Network and Internet Connection] and [Network

connection].

3. Double-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties] in the

[Location Area Connection Status] dialogue box.

4. If the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] is not listed, click [Install.].

5. In the [Select Network Component Type] dialogue box, select

[Protocol] then click [Add].

6. In the [Select Network Protocol] dialogue box, select [Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP)] then click [OK].

7. The Windows XP installation CD-ROM may be required. Follow the

remaining dialogue box prompts.

Once the protocol has been installed and configured in Windows, the next

step is to configure the TCP/IP parameters in the network printer.

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Configuring as a Network Printer

Windows 95/98/Me

When printing using TCP/IP, the Oki LPR utility is the only option to use.

The following procedure should be used.

When installing the driver, ensure it is installed as a local printer and not

a network printer. Ensure the appropriate printer driver has been installed

in Windows.

Install the Oki LPR utility (“Installing the OKI LPR Utility” on page 21) of

this manual and add the printer installed earlier.

Windows NT 4.0

With Windows NT 4.0, you have two options for printing using TCP/IP.

They are:

>Oki LPR

> Microsoft LPR

In order to use Microsoft LPR, it must first be installed into your operating

system.

NT 4.0 requires administrator privileges.

Oki LPR

Please follow the procedure described in “Configuring as a Network

Printer”, “Windows 95/98/Me” on page 15.

Microsoft LPR

To install this port, the following needs to be carried out.

1. Select [Start], [Settings], [Control Panel] and then select

[Printers].

2. Select [Add Printer] Wizard.

3. Select [My Computer] and then [Next].

4. Select [Add Port].

5. Select [LPR Port] and then [OK].

6. In [Name or address of server providing lpd] type the host name or

IP address of the host for the printer you are adding.

7. In [Name of printer or print queue on that server] type the logical

printer name "lp" and then click [OK].

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8. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the LPR-

compatible printer.

If the LPR port is not available, install the Microsoft TCP/IP Printing

Service.

Insert the printer driver for Windows NT4.0.

1. Select [Start].[Settings].[Control Panel] and then double click the

[Network] icon.

2. In the Network dialogue box, click the [Services] tab.

3. If [Microsoft TCP/IP Printing] is not listed, click [Add].

4. In the [Select Network Service] dialogue box, select [Microsoft

TCP/IP Printing] and click [OK].

5. The Windows NT installation CD-ROM may be required. Follow the

remaining dialogue box prompts.

Windows 2000

Windows 2000 requires administrator privileges.

With Windows 2000, there are four options for printing using TCP/IP.

>Oki LPR

> Microsoft LPR

> Port 9100

>IPP

In order to use Microsoft LPR, it must first be installed on your system.

OKI LPR

Please follow the procedure described in “Configuring as a Network

Printer”, “Windows 95/98/Me” on page 15.

Microsoft LPR

To install this port, the following needs to be carried out:

1. Select [Start], [Settings], [Control Panel and Printers].

2. Open the [Printers] folder.

3. Double-click [Add Printer] and then select [Next].

4. Select [Local Printer], clear the [Automatically detect my printer]

check box, and then select [Next].

5. Select [Create a new port] and then [LPR Port].

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6. Select [Next] and then provide the following information:

In [Name or address of server providing LPD] enter the host name

or Internet Protocol (IP) address of the host for the printer you are

adding.

In [Name of printer or print queue on that server] type lp.

Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the TCP/IP

printer.

Port 9100

1. Select [Start].[Settings].[Control Panel].

2. Open the [Printers] folder.

3. Double-click [Add Printer] and then select [Next].

4. Select [Local Printer], clear the [Automatically detect my printer]

check box and then click [Next].

5. Select [Create a New Port] and select [ Standard TCP/IP Port].

6. Select [Next].

7. The [Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] will

appear.

8. Select [Next] and provide the following information. Enter [Printer

name] or IP address, for example: 172.168.1.31. If the above IP

address is entered, the Port Name will default to IP_172.168.1.31.

9. Select [Next]. Additional port information will be required.

10. Under [Device Type], select [Custom] then [Settings].

11. Ensure [Protocol] is set to [Raw].

12. Ensure [Port Number] is 9100 and [SNMP Status Enabled] is

deselected.

13. Select [OK].

14. Select [Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the

printer.]

Windows XP

Windows XP requires administrator privileges.

With Windows XP, there are four options for printing using TCP/IP.

>Oki LPR

> Microsoft LPR

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> Port 9100

>IPP

In order to use Microsoft LPR, it must first be installed on your system.

OKI LPR

Please follow the procedure described in “Configuring as a Network

Printer”, “Windows 95/98/Me” on page 15.

Microsoft LPR

To install this port, the following needs to be carried out:

1. Select [Start].[Settings].[Control Panel].[Printers and Other

Hardware].

2. Select [Printers and Faxes].

3. Click [Add Printer], then select [Next].

4. Select [Local printer attached to this computer], clear the

[Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer] check

box, and then click [Next].

5. Select [Create a New Port] and [Type Standard TCP/IP Port].

6. Click [Next].

7. [Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard]

appears.

8. Click [Next] and provide the following information. Enter [Printer

name or IP address], for example: 172.168.1.31. If the above IP

address is entered, the Port Name will default to IP_172.168.1.31.

9. Click [Next]. [Additional Port Information Required] displayed.

10. Under [Device Type], select [Custom] then [Settings].

11. Ensure [Protocol] is set to [LPR].

12. Ensure [Queue Name] is lp and [SNMP Status Enabled] is

deselected.

13. Click [OK].

14. Follow on screen instructions to finish installing the printer.

Port 9100

1. Select [Start].[Settings].[Control Panel].[Printers and Other

Hardware].

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2. Select [Printers and Faxes].

3. Click [Add Printer] and then click [Next].

4. Select [Local printer attached to this computer], clear the

[Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer] check

box, and then click[Next].

5. Select [Create a New Port] and select [Type Standard TCP/IP Port].

6. Click [Next].

7. [Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard]

appears.

8. Click [Next] and provide the following information. Enter [Printer

name or IP address], for example: 172.168.1.31. If the above IP

address is entered, the Port Name will default to IP_172.168.1.31.

9. Click [Next]. [Additional Port Information Required] is displayed.

10. Under [Device Type], select [Custom] then [Settings].

11. Ensure [Protocol] is set to [Raw].

12. Ensure [Port Number] is 9100 and [SNMP Status Enabled] is

deselected.

13. Click [OK].

14. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing the printer.

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Creating a Shared Printer

Create a shared printer as required.

Settings Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003

The following procedure explains how to do the settings, using Windows

XP as an example.

1. Click [Start], and then select [Printers and Faxes].

The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.

2. Select the icon of a printer to set, and then select [Sharing] from

the right-click menu. Then the printer properties dialogue box is

displayed.

3. Click [Share this printer] and enter a share name.

4. Click [Additional Drivers] and select a substitute driver to install,

and then click [OK].

5. When installing a substitute driver, an input screen is displayed for

the printer driver file location. Insert the attached CD-ROM and

specify the appropriate folder.

Settings of Windows 95/98/Me

1. Click [Start], and then select [Settings], followed by [Printers]. The

[Printers] window appears.

2. Double click [Add Printer]. The [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box

appears.

3. Install the printer driver according to the on-screen instructions.

Select [Network Printer] for the printer connection, then specify

the shared printer created on Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/

Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 in the previous section.

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